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MO02 PAL

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,361 mi
Last recorded44,361 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMO02 PAL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 44,361 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 44,116 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 43,926 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 43,831 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 43,827 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 43,674 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 43,485 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 43,401 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 43,401 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 43,205 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 42,062 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 41,301 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 40,481 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 39,693 miles

underseal damaged on front jacking points

Pass 6 Sep 2013 39,032 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 35,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 30,163 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 30,163 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 20,644 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 16,836 miles

front bumper damaged

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 4 Nov 2008 11,835 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?

Based on 209,069 MOT tests across 16,051 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
2,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,051
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 937
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 889
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 790
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 644
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MO02 PAL is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 44,896 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Bentley Continental fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 937 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MO02 PAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Continental typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MO02 PAL registered?

MO02 PAL is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 8 November 2005.

Is MO02 PAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MO02 PAL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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